US Bridges

Route 125 over Elkelton Place

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-9.66 · Structure no. 57 1040L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 125 over Elkelton Place is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 125 over Elkelton Place in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,650 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 125
CrossesElkelton Place
Location11-SD-125-9.66
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.70097, -117.01136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2018)
Projected traffic71,650 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 125 over Elkelton Place built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 125 over Elkelton Place in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 125 over Elkelton Place carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 125 over Elkelton Place?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 125 over Elkelton Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.